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Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes Vito Transporter is marginally cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Connect costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,022 £.

Vito Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers considerably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes Vito Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,916 kg. The difference is around 341 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries moderately more – 884 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 304 - 474 km
Ford Transit Connect
Mercedes Vito Transporter

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.

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Ford Transit Connect
Mercedes Vito Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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